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YA04 FYS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,841 mi
Last recorded134,841 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 FYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 134,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear broth sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,107 miles

Headlamp lens cloudy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,949 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 118,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,980 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 111,980 miles

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,901 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 103,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,624 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,745 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 5 Sep 2019 88,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount seized (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,845 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,614 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil level is low.

offside front tyre is cracking on tread.

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,746 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 42,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,927 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 26,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,767 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,341 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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YA04 FYS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA04 FYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA04 FYS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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